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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.20, 4,564.80 and 1,982.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.20, 4,564.80 and 1,982.40 is: 2,736.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.20 : 4,564.80 = 1,982.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.20/4,564.80 = 1,982.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.20x = 4,564.80 × 1,982.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.20x = 9,049,259.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,049,259.52/3,307.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,736.23

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